A .30-06 surely isn't overkill for deer, but most would agree anything bigger is beyond what's necessary, even for the biggest deer on the planet. On the other hand, I have a .30-06 deer rifle, and love it for deer of any size, anywhere. Knocks 'em extra dead, if you will. Great for black bear. Do you hunt black bear up there? the old '06 was a very popular deer gun in the old days and even now back in the Green Mountains of VT, where I trace my deer hunting roots. Shooting a deer and a bear in the same week was pretty popular, and you couldn't ask for a better caliber to do it with then or now, there, or up by you.

absolutely. you can never go wrong with a .30/06. I hunt in northern Minnesota and use one for deer and bear. it has all the power you'll ever need and is ideal for the thick terrain of the north, this is quite the brush buster for a rifle, and had excellent range. Good choice!

Yes it is I use a 30-06 all the time in northern Wisconsin and it is very effective. I think it is perfect.

i would say yes, it has a lot of knockdown power, and will get the job in thick areas and you can make shot out past 200 yards with some practice.

perfect

It's a pretty good calibur for every big game species in North America.

Like they said, it's great. You can really play with the different ammo available for different game, ranges, etc. Good for deer, and the occasional dangerous varmint.

A 30-06 is a good deer rifle everywhere.

Yes. It is a very versitle gun.

In a word, yes.